Farm & Fiber Knits · Live Session Recording
| Type | Video |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Kate Larson |
| Published | January 30, 2026 |
We find that many knitters struggle to decide which mending method to use, which yarns will work, and so on. So, let’s talk about it!
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Learn how to diagnose your damage and make a mending plan. Join editor Kate Larson in this recording of her live session to talk about fabric, yarn, and making great mends.
More mending resources from Kate:
Here are the main topics covered so you can jump right to the section you are looking for:
0:00:31 Intro
0:03:06 Consider your fabric
0:04:00 How bad is the damage?
0:05:29 See the mend or not?
0:06:34 Choose a method
0:08:36 Duplicate stitch example
0:10:00 Tools for duplicate stitch
0:11:51 Setup and yarn
0:14:41 Darn with like on like
0:16:59 Woven mends
0:18:10 Another knitted mend (elbow)
0:21:50 What if there's a hole?
0:22:53 Tools for woven mends
0:25:42 Sampling
0:27:23 Mend placement for stretch
0:32:01 Embroidered mends
0:37:03 Just try it
0:38:38 Q&A
0:39:56 Should you stabilize the fabric?
0:43:41 Work on back or front of fabric?
0:45:50 What to do with really felted fabric?
0:47:53 Knit a patch to place instead?
0:50:08 Thanks for joining us!
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